SOUTHERN CITY Quarter 1 2023 14 up with concurrent sessions on popular or verging topics, like the impact of heirs’ property in local government; the power of regional partnerships; incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into your municipal planning decisions; and attracting and retaining employees. Following a luncheon, valuable concurrent sessions continue in the afternoon with topics including leveraging state and federal resources to address infrastructure in your community; how the corporate buyout of housing is affecting municipalities and how they can respond; small town strategic planning and infrastructure; and what to know about municipal employment laws. The ever-popular ice cream networking social follows, and then it’s time for organized tours (registration required) and a bit of exploring of Concord before the always-fun Host City Event, put on by the City of Concord and set for the Cabarrus Brewery Kittle Room at the Gibson Mill—Concord’s community-driven gathering spot. APRIL 27 Attendees can start their morning with exhibit-hall networking and a continental breakfast before more concurrent sessions on timely topics for municipalities. They include federal grants, strategies for focusing on underutilized properties, social districts, and best practices in law enforcement. Other stops along the day include “hot topic” roundtable discussions, exhibit hall networking and door prizes, the League’s luncheon and business meeting and networking dessert social before more enjoyment and exploring in Concord. Various tours (again, registration required) in the mid to late afternoon will include the Concord Motor Speedway, downtown Concord and Kannapolis, and other interesting locations. CityVision culminates with the League President’s Dinner and Awards Ceremony, always a memorable occasion of fellowship, recognition of accomplishments, and the swearing-in of a new League Board of Directors and president. On another note, CityVision is also bringing back its traditional exhibit hall for the first time since before COVID. CityVision is North Carolina’s best opportunity for municipal officials, both elected and staff, to network, learn, and explore sideby-side with fellow officials and partners from around the state. League Update continued from page 12
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